Keeps a complex subject simple and clinically oriented; the authors have made numerous updates to this second edition to ensure it provides essential information in a readily accessible format.

This book remains a comprehensive up-to-date reference that reflects the latest research and clinical guidelines. It assists primary care providers, physician assistants, nurse-clinicians, pharmacists, residents and doctors in training as they confront the challenges of controlling bleeding in patients with hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, platelet disorders and thrombosis, or as a result of antithrombotic or anticoagulant therapy.

This is a small book packed with important information, designed to swiftly improve patient treatment and outcomes.

Highlights include:• An expert overview of normal hemostasis• A clear assessment pathway, from taking an accurate history and focused clinical examination, to essential laboratory investigations• Objective criteria for diagnosing hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia• The latest guidelines on diagnosing and treating primary immune thrombocytopenia• A discussion of the benefits of prophylaxis in patients with hemophilia• Updated methods for evaluating and treating bleeding disorders in pregnancy• An overview of the scoring system for disseminated intravascular coagulation• Information on the latest anticoagulants and antithrombotics, including bleeding risks and strategies to control bleeding.

Platform:

Ovid

Publisher: Health Press Ltd.

Product Type: Book

Author/Editor: Green, David; Ludlum, Christohper A.

ISBN: 978-1-908-54136-9

Specialty:

Hematology

Language: English

Edition: 2nd

Pages: 148

Illustrations: 23

Year: 2013

Doody's Star Rating®:
Score: 100

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